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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-20, 09:51 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,857
Posted By IGH_Only

It's not the photos, which I have no motivation...

It's not the photos, which I have no motivation to do so I definitely will not, it's the constant reference to fitting. I said in the OP was:

"So I have been riding 8-10 miles for almost 3 weeks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,857
Posted By IGH_Only

It would be nice if the world were so black and...

It would be nice if the world were so black and white. Just because one doesn't enjoy the first football game that they've ever been to, doesn't mean they'll never enjoy going to a game. I could go...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-20, 09:07 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,857
Posted By IGH_Only

I'm not sure why you keep belaboring on this...

I'm not sure why you keep belaboring on this issue. Even if you're 100% correct, it's a tangential problem that isn't the core issue at hand. I'm not "not enjoying" because I have some elbow...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-20, 08:52 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,857
Posted By IGH_Only

The thing is, while I know I don't like it, there...

The thing is, while I know I don't like it, there is a compulsion that I can't explain that forces me to go on rides. I have no idea where it comes from since I don't enjoy it per se. I guess that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-20, 08:12 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,857
Posted By IGH_Only

The reason I don't think it's a fit issue (and...

The reason I don't think it's a fit issue (and it's possible you may be right) is that it's only in one elbow which I have had general tendonitis/rotator cuff issues for years. The other feels fine....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-20, 06:00 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,857
Posted By IGH_Only

Also, I should add that I don't think it's a bike...

Also, I should add that I don't think it's a bike fit issue as I have tinkered with the handlebars and seat post and a few other things quite a bit and none it was uncomfortable, but just a constant...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-20, 05:56 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,857
Posted By IGH_Only

I definitely think getting up enough endurance is...

I definitely think getting up enough endurance is one of the main issues, which I anticipate will improve. The first couple of days were the toughest by far. Enjoy or not, I don't hate it by any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,857
Posted By IGH_Only

When can I expect riding to become enjoyable?

So I have been riding 8-10 miles for almost 3 weeks now, almost every day. I will be going to every other day primarily due to elbow pain issues, as well as thigh soreness. But I digress. In all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-20, 04:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,861
Posted By IGH_Only

https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/start24...

https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/start24

It's a 3 speed internal gear hub with a carbon belt so no greasy chain to deal with. I'd go for the light blue.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,194
Posted By IGH_Only

I have 35mm tires and they feel and seem to...

I have 35mm tires and they feel and seem to narrow. I hope I get used to them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-20, 04:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,538
Posted By IGH_Only

Congratulations! After riding for the past two...

Congratulations! After riding for the past two days for the first time in decades, I wonder if I'll even be able to ride a 1,000 miles in a year. I was huffing and puffing just to ride 4 and 5...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-20, 10:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,330
Posted By IGH_Only

I would think that is a sure fire way to be...

I would think that is a sure fire way to be inhaling some nasty fumes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-20, 05:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,024
Posted By IGH_Only

Is that a Diamondback bike?

Is that a Diamondback bike?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-20, 03:46 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,484
Posted By IGH_Only

I think I've heard enough. If people equate...

I think I've heard enough. If people equate fixies with being "macho" and "badass", then single speed it is for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-20, 11:57 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,484
Posted By IGH_Only

Between a fixed gear and a single speed bike

which would you choose and why?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-20, 05:34 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 17,698
Posted By IGH_Only

While I would share your reticence, if everyone...

While I would share your reticence, if everyone thought that way, there would be no "experienced riders". I say you do you and work with the situation that comes and things will almost always work...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-20, 09:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,250
Posted By IGH_Only

I'm not sure if google only appears on my browser...

I'm not sure if google only appears on my browser so here's some help:

https://buyinghack.com/best-hybrid-bikes-under-400-dollars/

https://www.mountainbikeslab.com/mountain-bikes-400/
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-20, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 655
Posted By IGH_Only

I admit I'm not so bright when it comes to all...

I admit I'm not so bright when it comes to all this bicycle stuff but yes I am aware that it is not an IGH bike. However, due to the sheer paucity of IGH bikes that are to my liking, and the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-20, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 655
Posted By IGH_Only

Thoughts on the Trek FX Sport 4?

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/fitness-bikes/fx/fx-sport-4/p/27994/?colorCode=grey

I would theoretically use it for general recreation riding maybe up to 20 miles each way...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-06-20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,389
Posted By IGH_Only

Does "lightweight" have a number associated with...

Does "lightweight" have a number associated with it?
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-06-20, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,235
Posted By IGH_Only

My guess (and I can't speak for the OP) is that...

My guess (and I can't speak for the OP) is that they got here by accident, just like me right now. I thought I was in the General Cycling forum when I ran into this thread. The problem is (at least...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-20, 06:06 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,299
Posted By IGH_Only

When buying a bike from a place like craigslist...

or any private party, how do you get comfort that the bike isn't stolen?
Forum: Commuting
10-04-20, 06:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,734
Posted By IGH_Only

wrong forum

wrong forum
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-20, 04:39 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 17,698
Posted By IGH_Only

I'm guessing there are plenty of people who would...

I'm guessing there are plenty of people who would bike less if they couldn't listen to music while doing it. Especially in light of the fact that you eventually wind up riding the same streets and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-20, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By IGH_Only

They're available for $37 right now at Universal...

They're available for $37 right now at Universal Cycles.

https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=40168
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-20, 12:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,188
Posted By IGH_Only

That kind of logic makes way too much sense for...

That kind of logic makes way too much sense for this world.
Forum: Commuting
10-03-20, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,553
Posted By IGH_Only

You might have better luck in the Regional "Great...

You might have better luck in the Regional "Great Lakes" forum:

https://www.bikeforums.net/great-lakes/
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-02-20, 02:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,649
Posted By IGH_Only

I'd recommend the Classic Plus from Priority: ...

I'd recommend the Classic Plus from Priority:

https://www.prioritybicycles.com/pages/bicycles

It is a 3 speed internally geared hub so it has no derailleur (which I like a lot) and no chain but...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 29,907
Posted By IGH_Only

Most people buy clothes because of the way it...

Most people buy clothes because of the way it looks to them. They don't just thrown on a plain T-Shirt and any pair of pants and shoes. People buy houses based on what they look like. People buy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-20, 09:19 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 9,526
Posted By IGH_Only

Growing up in the 1980s, every kid in the...

Growing up in the 1980s, every kid in the neighborhood had a BMX bike and I did as well, a GT Pro. Loved it and wrote it all the time till my early teens when I mostly moved onto my skateboard and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-20, 09:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,527
Posted By IGH_Only

How did your bike get stolen?

For those of you who have had the misfortune of this happening, what were the circumstances?

Where was the bike (e.g., outside of a store, restaurant, work, school, etc.)? How long was it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-20, 04:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,494
Posted By IGH_Only

I was just confused much like Milton Keynes...

I was just confused much like Milton Keynes because they call it a 29er but it's really not and so forth.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-20, 04:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,228
Posted By IGH_Only

Congrats! Very cool!

Congrats! Very cool!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 16,245
Posted By IGH_Only

Yeah, it's not likely that I would buy a gravel...

Yeah, it's not likely that I would buy a gravel bike based on what I know. Especially in light of the fact that I don't know if I could be comfortable on drop bars. But Priority had recently...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 16,245
Posted By IGH_Only

I'm not at all sure what you're getting at or...

I'm not at all sure what you're getting at or what your question really is but I've spent a fair amount of time looking at gravel bikes and researching it some. Maybe to you all this stuff is second...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,494
Posted By IGH_Only

Thanks, I understood the 622 but I've never seen...

Thanks, I understood the 622 but I've never seen the formula before and wasn't sure how to calculate how much tire part would add to it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-20, 01:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,494
Posted By IGH_Only

How many inches in diameter should I expect on a 700C hybrid bike?

Tire sizes are so confusing. My understanding is that with the tire (a general 35 mm tire), it should approximate about 27.5"???
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-20, 12:07 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 16,245
Posted By IGH_Only

First off, even if it has been around for a...

First off, even if it has been around for a while, what makes you think I have been following biking for a while. Before 2 months my last experience on a bike apart from a couple of random short...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-20, 09:25 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,781
Posted By IGH_Only

And that's what I would expect from many well...

And that's what I would expect from many well intentioned riders. It's human nature. While I have no doubt there are plenty of cyclist scofflaws, there's just a lot of times that I think some of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-20, 09:13 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 16,245
Posted By IGH_Only

Please help me understand gravel riding?

I get what gravel bikes are and what their purpose is (I think). And I get that some people live in areas (and driveways) where gravel is used for paving over dirt so they ride on gravel. What I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-20, 08:20 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,781
Posted By IGH_Only

Upon reflection, even the last part isn't often...

Upon reflection, even the last part isn't often true as they are so many HOA developments that are responsible for maintenance of the sidewalks and the streets themselves.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-20, 08:19 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,781
Posted By IGH_Only

No doubt NYC is a special case. But let's take...

No doubt NYC is a special case. But let's take Manhattan for instance. And it's hard to talk about with a good diagram. But if you live one block away on the side you happen to already be on. Do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,781
Posted By IGH_Only

I'm not sure how things work where you live but...

I'm not sure how things work where you live but in the West, it is almost always the developers who are responsible. It's the cost of developing. They're also usually responsible for parks and other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-20, 06:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,486
Posted By IGH_Only

What if you have a carbon seat post with an...

What if you have a carbon seat post with an aluminum or steel frame?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,781
Posted By IGH_Only

I agree with you but riding in NYC is not exactly...

I agree with you but riding in NYC is not exactly the prototypical experience. For one thing, some people might be paranoid about drivers behind them that they may not be able to see and because...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-20, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,163
Posted By IGH_Only

What is a bib? I mean, I know what they are in...

What is a bib? I mean, I know what they are in the context of eating. What does it mean in cycling?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 719
Posted By IGH_Only

If you buy an internal gear hub bike, then you...

If you buy an internal gear hub bike, then you should be able to shift the gear even when the bike is stationary.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,085
Posted By IGH_Only

You know, the Fairdale Taj and the Redline PL26...

You know, the Fairdale Taj and the Redline PL26 are also bikes I am considering. I believe those were single speed and I did want the element of the 3 speed internal gear. But those other bikes are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,085
Posted By IGH_Only

Do you think this kid's mountain bike could be used as a light BMX bike?

https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/start24

I can't find a decent BMX bike I like. I really dislike the frame geometry of most of the bikes today. I like the old school 80's GTs and bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-20, 07:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,033
Posted By IGH_Only

Thanks so much!

Thanks so much!
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